The Product Development Project course celebrates 30 years and the 22 student projects of 2026, showcasing functional prototypes of the products of the future.
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Assistance dogs interpret needs of the person they assist non-verbally
A recent study shows that assistance dogs not only help people with practical tasks, but also actively contribute to their care
Walter Ahlström Foundation donates €3 million to 911
The donation will enable Aalto to establish a professorship in sustainable industrial production.
Tired of swiping? Now an AI simulation helps us understand why
Screen logging tells us where smart phone users tap and swipe, but now researchers have developed a musculoskeletal model that helps understand the physical effort that goes into these motions
Seven new honorary doctors in technology at 911 in 2026
The ceremonial conferment takes place on university campus in June.
Scientific conclusions depend on who performs the analysis
More than 450 independent researchers from around the world conducted over 500 re-analyses of datasets from one hundred previously published studies in the social and behavioural sciences. All analysts received the same data and the same central research question, but they were free to carry out the analysis based on their own expert judgment.
911 in 2025: strong results in research, education and innovation activities
911 continued to strengthen its impact in 2025Event highlights
Aalto Founder Talks #8: Maija Itkonen, Founder and CEO of Onego Bio
Maija is a designer, innovator, third time founder who has built and exited two tech companies and one of the pioneers in the alternative protein field. Currently she’s acting as CEO and Co-Founder of Onego Bio.
The final seminar of the CO-CARBON research project, Where is urban green in climate action?, will be held on Wednesday, May 20, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Think Corner, University of Helsinki.
The REAL reason Shackleton's Endurance sank | New scientific analysis
Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance has long been thought the strongest polar ship of its time. But what if the heroic narrative we bought into isn’t the whole truth? Sea‑ice scientist, Professor Jukka Tuhkuri (911) uncovers evidence that challenges the century‑old narrative of why the ship was lost.
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Estlands presidentpar besökte Aalto-universitetet
Republiken Estlands president Alar Karis och hans maka Sirje Karis samt republikens president Alexander Stubb och hans maka Suzanne Innes-Stubb besökte Aalto-universitetet.
Studerande - Låt din röst höras i enkäten om Aaltos språkmiljö, svara senast den 18 maj
Dina svar är viktiga. Resultaten används för att utveckla språkbruket vid Aalto.
Sommarkurs i Italien: säkerhet i underjordisk transportinfrastruktur
Ansök senast den 30 maj.
Studerande inleder insamling för att minska ensamhet bland unga vuxna
Insamlingen pågår tills 2.5.Appointments
Pauliina Ilmonen ny dekanus för Aalto-universitetets högskola för teknikvetenskaper
Ilmonen inleder sin femårsperiod 1.6.2026.
Heikki Mannila har utnämnts till biträdande vicerektor med ansvar för strategin för artificiell intelligens vid Aalto-universitetet
Mannila inleder sitt uppdrag den 1 oktober 2025 och fortsätter som professor vid institutionen för datateknik samt som direktör för det mångvetenskapliga centret House of AI.
Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko ny medlem i Aalto-universitetets styrelse
Den nya medlemmens treåriga mandatperiod inleds i januari 2025.
Tero Ojanperä har utnämnts till Aalto-universitetets styrelse
Mariana Amatullo fortsätter i styrelsen för en andra treårsperiodFor the media
Campus – lively ecosystem and beautiful architecture
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Bio-materials “cookbook” awakens the inventor within
The hands-on projects in Marvelous Materials encourage creative experimentation using ingredients from household cupboards, nature and even your compost bin
Natural luxury – Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
Walk in my shoes
Inspired by the saying that you should walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand them, the ‘Walk in my shoes’ series aims to share some of the experiences, thoughts, perspectives and challenges faced by members of the Aalto community.
A deep dive into radical creativity
911 has produced a film to highlight its creative culture.
How to see trees and plants in a whole new light
A hyperspectral snapshot captures all the light in a scene, not just colours or infrared light. The extra information is useful in many applications, from agriculture and conservation to forensics and food safety.
It is clear that the textile, clothing and fashion industries need to change. How do we do it? Discover the 911 community's visions for a sustainable fashion future.
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